Juventus’s Osimhen dream hits financial wall | OneFootball

Victor Osimhen continues to feature in Juventus’s transfer discussions, but there is little to suggest a move is likely given the economic and market realities the club faces, according to coverage from Bianconera News, JNetwork24, and Tutto Juve.

In recent days, speculation intensified after Rai Sport’s Paolo Paganini relayed suggestions from Pierpaolo Marino on Rai 2 that the Galatasaray links to Osimhen might mask the interest of an Italian club—citing Juventus, ahead of Milan, as a possible destination. The reported idea involves Galatasaray serving as a conduit, buying the Nigerian striker before he theoretically returns to Serie A in 2026, with Juventus paying his release clause to complete the operation. However, none of the parties involved have confirmed such a plan as anything more than rumor.

In practical terms, significant obstacles remain. Former Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli told 1 Station Radio, via Tutto Juve, “Juventus do not have the financial strength to buy Osimhen, persuade De Laurentiis to sell, or cover such an onerous salary.” He suggested that Napoli’s owner would never sell to Juventus and that the move is currently outside the club’s economic scope, unless ownership radically alters strategy.

This assessment aligns with a broader understanding that—barring a major shift—Juventus are unlikely to make marquee signings with the price tag and wages Osimhen carries. The club’s transfer focus is on more measured targets and strict spending controls, particularly with outgoing business complicated by the deteriorating relationship with Dusan Vlahovic and the need to balance the wage bill.

Meanwhile, as reported by JNetwork24, Osimhen is moving out of the realistic frame for Juventus, who are instead prioritizing players like Randal Kolo Muani, despite resistance from PSG over the terms. The French international is the top attacking target, but the Paris club wants an outright sale while Juventus prefer an initial loan with option to buy. Should this avenue also prove unworkable, the club has alternative lists, including Benjamin Sesko, Darwin Nunez and possible Italian options like Lorenzo Lucca—though none carry the profile of Osimhen.

Sky’s Luca Marchetti described a “Comolli plan” that would—under highly optimistic circumstances—see Juventus assemble an attack featuring Jonathan David, Kolo Muani, and Osimhen. Realistically, no progress has been made on this front; Juventus are waiting for developments in the Vlahovic situation, which remains stuck, with few signs of movement from either player or suitors.

While rumors of creative transfers involving intermediaries like Galatasaray persist, the consensus among Italian media is that Juventus’s pursuit of Osimhen is hindered by financial limits and a lack of viable mechanisms for such a large-scale move. The club’s focus for now remains on more accessible profiles as they look to reshape their attack.

(Sources: Bianconera News, JNetwork24, Tutto Juve)

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